Teen Charged in Deadly Times Square Stabbing Linked to TikTok Trend
A tragic incident in Times Square has left one man dead following a stabbing reportedly inspired by a social media trend. The victim, identified as a 39-year-old Worcester man, was attacked while sleeping on the ground. Authorities apprehended a 17-year-old suspect who allegedly committed the act, claiming it was in self-defense. Eyewitness reports indicate the suspect attempted to flee by jumping a turnstile. As the investigation continues, police are also searching for additional suspects involved in the altercation that led to the fatal stabbing.
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